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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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